Pneumoconiosis laboratory findings
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Dushka Riaz, MD
Overview
There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with pneumoconiosis. Findings are generally nonspecific and therefore not of clinical significance. [1]
Laboratory Findings
There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with pneumoconiosis. Some patients with pneumoconiosis may have elevated concentrations of some serum and urinary markers. These include SMRP, fibulin-3 which suggest asbestos exposure. Research is also in the development of a breath test to test for pneumoconiosis which would check the levels of pentane, C5-C7 alkanes, and methylated alkanes. [2] [3] [4]
References
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- ↑ Yang HY (2019). "Prediction of pneumoconiosis by serum and urinary biomarkers in workers exposed to asbestos-contaminated minerals". PLoS One. 14 (4): e0214808. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0214808. PMC 6448873. PMID 30946771.